News: Vickerson signed a one-year contract with the Jets on Friday, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact: Vickerson spent 15 games with the Chiefs in 2014, accumulating 12 tackles while defensing one pass. He'll serve as a run-stopping depth option along the Jets' defensive line.

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News: The New York Jets and Vickerson have agreed to a one-year contract.

Impact: Vickerson, 32, had 12 tackles in 15 games for the Kansas City Chiefs last season. He is expected to give the Jets depth on the defensive line after Kenrick Ellis signed with the Giants as a free agent. Vickerson also has been with Miami, Tennessee, Seattle and Denver during his 10-year career. He has 165 career tackles, 6 1/2 sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception.